Diagnosis of kidney stones requires attention to the characteristics of size, quantity, location (kidney, ureter, bladder, urethra, etc.), morphological characteristics (smooth edges, thorns, coral shape, etc.), and chemical composition of kidney stones. It helps in treatment and prognosis of recurrence.

The cause of urinary stones is due to urine containing too much oxalate, calcium, uric acid... which cannot be dissolved, forming stones. To effectively treat urinary stones, patients need to take medication combined with a reasonable diet.